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Brendan Kergin
Brendan grew up down on the coast before moving to Kamloops to pursue a degree in journalism. After graduating from TRU in 2013 he moved to Toronto to work as an editor, but decided to move back west after a couple years. With a big interest in politics, Brendan will be covering city hall. Outside of council chambers he’ll write about anything; if you have a story you think people might be interested in, contact him at bkergin@infonews.ca
Brendan Kergin's Stories
Movie starts shooting in Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – A film production will start shooting in the Okanagan this week. Production begins…
Kamloops emergency water system approved despite opposition from some councillors
KAMLOOPS – An emergency water intake inspired debate from dubious Kamloops city councillors, but in…
Kamloops top cop wants robust auxiliary constable program
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP are weighing in on the auxiliary constable program debate. The local…
Book hunting group starting up in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Hunting season has started, and this year it includes books. A pair of…
RCMP K9 unit needs somewhere to go
KAMLOOPS – Even though it’s only been open since May, Kamloops RCMP are planning upgrades…
Archaeological sites in Kamloops could be lost due to lack of policy
KAMLOOPS – Some Kamloops archeologists would like to see local governments step in to help…
Numbers down at Kamloops Airport for fifth straight month
KAMLOOPS – September was the fifth month in a row with fewer people walking through…
Sun Peaks health centre project delayed as winter weather arrives early
KAMLOOPS – The Sun Peaks health centre may face further delays as winter weather approaches.…
Sun Peaks already ahead of last years record pace for visitors
KAMLOOPS – It looks to be another busy year at Sun Peaks as hotel bookings…
Kamloops halloween events mean candy and ghosts around town
KAMLOOPS – As Halloween approaches local organizations are ramping up their ghost and ghoul themed…
Weekend events in Kamloops full of autumn themes
KAMLOOPS – With the arrival of autumn come fall-themed weekend events in Kamloops. The Fall…
Police seeking woman’s identity after alleged fraud at Lake Country drugstore
LAKE COUNTRY – A woman is being sought be RCMP in connection with an alleged…
Blue Rodeo coming to Penticton in the new year
PENTICTON – Iconic Canadian band Blue Rodeo will be making one stop in the B.C.…
Thompson-Okanagan MPs spent nearly $500,000 on expenses in first quarter
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Cathy McLeod of Kamloops spent the most of the five MPs in the…
Suspects sought by police in pair of Kelowna thefts
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers are looking for help from the public to identify…
UPDATE: Police missing Kamloops teenager located
UPDATE: 10:35 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say the 15-year-old Kamloops girl…
Harlem Globetrotters bring basketball wizardry and hijinks to Okanagan
KELOWNA – The Harlem Globetrotters 2017 World Tour is making a stop in the Okanagan.…
More than 20 craft fairs planned for the Kamloops area ahead of holiday season
KAMLOOPS – As Christmas nears, craft shows are starting to get under way in the…
Expect an average winter in the Thompson-Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – Environment Canada is forecasting an averge winter in the Thompson-Okanagan thanks to slightly…
Tourism Kamloops gets updated strategic plan
KAMLOOPS – Tourism Kamloops is looking five years into the future with a new strategic…
Film production shooting in Kamloops looking for extras
KAMLOOPS – A feature film will be shot in Kamloops this fall and the production…
University working on new policy and position to help with support sexual assault survivors
KAMLOOPS – The administration at Thompson Rivers University is taking steps to improve how the…
Kamloops area burrowing owl reintroduction efforts need your help
KAMLOOPS – Due to a loss of habitat, burrowing owls disappeared from British Columbia during…
Liberals acclaim Shuswap riding candidate for the upcoming provincial election
SICAMOUS – Greg Kyllo, MLA for the Shuswap riding, will be running again in the…